Positives -- Has prototypical height and arm length for a tackle; thick build, but could still add some weight... Long arms that help in pass protection keeping defenders away from his body... Has an elite first step and quick feet; does a good job changing direction, resetting his footwork and redirecting the

defender... Passing sets are both quick and balanced, does a tremendous job mirroring pass rushers with above average lateral movement... Does a decent job getting movement at the point of attack... Gets to the second level quickly, covers up defenders in the run game; also shows the speed to pull and get around the corner... Positional blocker; uses angles to create space... Has improved and developed since earning the left tackle starting job in 2010... Ran a 4.94-40 at the combine, fastest of all offensive linemen; has some upside due to his ability as a pass protector.
Negatives -- A little undersized for a left tackle in the NFL... Pass sets can be inconsistent; sometimes gives up too much ground before even making contact with the defender, gets pushed back into the pocket... Will lunge and lose his balance when trying to get movement... Doesn't have the leg power to drive defenders back in the run game... Not a mauler; fights, but isn't physical enough... Lacks good awareness, doesn't keep head on a swivel, gets caught looking for someone to block both in pass protection and run blocking... Was suspended for the 2009 season due to academic ineligibility... Only has two years of starting experience and still needs a lot development.

Combine Results

Height

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6054

Weight

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312

Arm

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34⅞

Hand

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9⅞

40-Time

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4.94

Vertical

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35.5

Broad

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9'6"

Bench Press

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19

Shuttle

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4.78

Cone

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7.52

At Oklahoma -- (Official School Bio) 2011: Donald Stephenson has been selected All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention for the 2011 college football season as voted on by the league's 10 head coaches, who are not permitted to vote for their own players. 2010: Starter at left tackle in 10 of 14 games... first career start came in season opener vs. Utah State... played a total of 868 snaps and recorded 103 knockdown blocks, good for second best on the squad... led the team in knockdown blocks in four games including a season-high 15 vs. Baylor. 2009: Did not see game action due to academic issues. 2008: Played in seven games as a reserve offensive lineman. 2007: Redshirted. High School: Played in first three games but broken toe injury kept him from playing again until the playoffs... transferred to Blue Springs from Central High School in Kansas City where he was named all-league as a junior... bench presses 375 and squats 500 pounds... runs a five-second 40-yard dash... coached by Kelly Donohoe... No. 7 overall player in Missouri Top 30 (Rivals.com)... No. 34 offensive tackle in the nation (Rivals.com). Personal: Parents: Donald Ramey and Ethel Stephenson... multidisciplinary studies major... has added 22 pounds to 285 lb. frame to move up to 307.

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